County-level Census Bureau data covering income, housing, demographics, education, employment, and more. Counties are the primary administrative division in the U.S. and the most common unit for comparing local conditions across a state.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Harlan County
- What is the median household income in Harlan County?
- The median household income in Harlan County is $52,813 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Harlan County?
- The poverty rate in Harlan County is 0.0% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Harlan County?
- $55,000 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Harlan County?
- The median gross rent in Harlan County is $708 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Harlan County residents have a college degree?
- 8.6% of adults in Harlan County hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
217
Median Income
$52,813
Median Home Value
$55,000
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
0.0%
Median Age
35.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$18,527 (+54%)
Home Value:
$-5,900 (-9.7%)
Poverty Rate:
-16.2 pp (-100%)
Bachelor's+:
+7.0 pp (+437.5%)
Unemployment:
-0.8 pp (-100%)
Demographics
Total Population
217
Median Age
35.0
Female
32.3%
Race & Ethnicity
White (non-Hisp.) 96.3%
Black 3.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$52,813
±$38,327
-$22,172 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$73,970
Median Family Income
$59,250
Poverty Rate
0.0%
-6.7 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
0.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
19.6%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
0.0%
Household Income Distribution
$15–25k
27.5%
$25–35k
13.7%
$50–75k
37.3%
$75–100k
9.8%
$100–150k
7.8%
$150–200k
3.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
83
Owner-Occupied
74.5%
Renter-Occupied
25.5%
Vacancy Rate
38.6%
Median Home Value
$55,000
-$168,800 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$708
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
42.9%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
0.0%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
42.1%
$50–100k
28.9%
$100–200k
18.4%
$1M+
10.5%
Vehicle Availability
1 vehicle
31.4%
2 vehicles
45.1%
3+
23.5%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
62.7%
Mobile home
37.3%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
3.6%
1970–1999
30.1%
2000–2009
4.8%
2010+
1.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
87.1%
Bachelor's or Higher
8.6%
-25.5 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
0.9%
Some College / Associate
21.6%
Less Than High School
0.0%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
41.1%
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
-3.0 pp vs. state
Work from Home
3.8%
Self-Employed
0.0%
Government Workers
18.9%
Private For-Profit
81.1%
Industry
Retail
18.9%
Prof. Services
17.0%
Public Admin
17.0%
Construction
13.2%
Manufacturing
5.7%
Arts/Entmt.
5.7%
Finance
3.8%
Agriculture
3.8%
Edu/Health
1.9%
Occupation
Food Prep
24.5%
Sales
20.8%
Construction
18.9%
Production
18.9%
Management
17.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
33.0 min
Drove Alone
96.2%
Carpool
0.0%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
3.8%
Walked
0.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
51
Avg. Household Size
4.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
56.9%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
21.6%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
5.5%
5–9
22.1%
10–14
12.9%
15–19
4.6%
20–24
1.4%
25–34
2.8%
35–44
10.6%
45–54
12.9%
55–64
6.0%
65–74
7.8%
75–84
13.4%
Under 18: 45.2%
Working age (18–64): 54.8%
65 and over: 13.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.0%
Naturalized Citizen
39.5%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.0%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
43.2%
Latin America
28.4%
Africa
19.8%
Europe
3.7%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
1.7%
With a Disability
5.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
85.7%
Uninsured
14.3%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
96.1%
Has a Computer
96.1%
Same House 1 Year Ago
100.0%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023